How to Dial In "Star Treatment" by Arctic Monkeys - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Star Treatment"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino (2018), a lounge-leaning album that put piano ahead of guitar. No source documents the guitar rig for this song, so a Jaguar into a Vox AC30 stands in. Keep the sound clean with a touch of reverb and the bridge pickup for the sparse guitar lines. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Star Treatment" Tone
What guitar did Arctic Monkeys use on "Star Treatment"?
The guitar on "Star Treatment" (released 2018) isn't documented; the Fender Player Jaguar above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Star Treatment" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Volume 6. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Star Treatment" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Star Treatment" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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